Book description
We worry putting our family first means we'll be forced to abandon our careers. We're afraid if we pause our careers, we'll be forever off-track. This thinking is outdated—forget what you've heard about how pauses are career limiting, about how those who pause lack ambition, or that if you do…
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1 author picked Work Pause Thrive as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The myth that family can’t come first or that taking a break kills your career unfortunately is alive and well today.
Yet, this is flawed thinking and doesn’t reflect the true stories of successful women who have paused their careers and gone on to do great things. Lisen names the myth and reveals the stories of trailblazing women who have disrupted the traditional career paradigm to be successful at building a career and family.
From Daina's list on ambitious women embracing their authentic selves.
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